Test drive Yamaha Byson

Location on the circuit gokar, Sentul, West Java, PT Yamaha Motor Kencana Indonesia raises rates Byson before some national media. Although not yet officially released, 150 cc sport bikes are welcome for the familiar.

The first impression when I saw this bike are the words, "Macho!" Streetfighter dashing and very stylish impression. It looks great from the gas tank ala moge, digital speedometer, multi-reflector headlamps, handlebar width, and posture gambot unsightly exhaust.

According to Yamaha, is the younger brother Byson RZ6. Relationships will be key to tempt fans of motorcycle sport.

"Unlike sports that there are models (Yamaha Scorpio and Vixion), Byson among Relying macho figure.!" Paul said Sugih Firmanto, General Manager of Sales, Promotion, and Motorsport YMKI in Sentul yesterday.

Taste
After admiring the figure of this bike, it's time to sit in the saddle Kompas.com to test the resilience of these. Unfortunately, given the very short time: three rounds for each of the media! Well, try it!

While sitting in the saddle with his arms stretched to hold the handlebars, it felt comfortable. Long handlebars, hand position a bit wide, capable of giving the impression of dashing along with motorcycle riders. When the center was established with the standard, this bike feels very right for the rider, placing 175 cm.

Byson compact dimensions for motorcycle sport. Length 2075 mm, width 780 mm, height 1045 mm! This posture is ideal for maneuvering in the capital of bad traffic situation.

At the front, equipped Byson 0.41 mm telescopic fork and single alias monocross suspension in the rear shock absorbers.

Responsive engine
Turn the ignition key, the indicator light turns on. simple machine is activated via the kick starter lever or interrupted. Sprayed exhaust sound that sounded fine. Meanwhile, the engine vibration can be muted as well or almost not felt.

Before entering the track, each participant must pass three hurdles speed bumps out of wood. This was followed by a zig-zag between the composition of the cone (cone). Byson can do so easily despite the high speed bump. In addition, motorcycle still comfortable.

There is a desire to membetot gas grip possible. But unfortunately, can not be done because of the short straight tracks. This motor can only be mastered with the teeth of two and three and a speed between 30 and 40 km per hour.

When bulldoze the bend, the engine 153 cc 4-stroke, air-cooled SOHC, responsive under for the round middle. She is beautiful snaps! However, once again the maximum speed can not be achieved and only touched 74 miles per hour.

Yamaha claims the power output of 10.1 rpm 10.5 dk@7.500 Nm@5.500 motorcycles and torque rpm.

Tire width
Another attraction Byson-compared to its competitors in its class widely used tires. 100/80-17M 120/70-17M front and rear, tubeless both.

Wheels too wide. 2.5 front and rear 3.5 inches. This form allows you to use wide tires. "For the modification, the tire can be enlarged up to 110/70 (front) and 140/70 (rear)," said Manager of Technical Support Services Division YMKI Abidin Muhammad.

tersebutlah wide tire size is very helpful when asked to hold a motorcycle to maneuver. The reason for increased power cengkeramnya. Therefore, when asked to tilt, the driver feels firmly take him without fear

The final conclusion, Yamaha Byson is a great alternative for fans of the sport bike 150 cc. Primary surplus, a figure that looks more stylish and solid. The price is estimated at between USD 19.5 million and Rp 20 million! Enchanting!